The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss

The Kingkiller Chronicle is a fantasy series that tells the story of Kvothe, a famous musician and adventurer. Written by Patrick Rothfuss, the plot is divided into to distinct threads: The present where Kvothe tells his life story to "The Chronicler" and the past story of his life, through Kvothe's narration.

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The Wise Man's Fear

by Patrick Rothfuss

The Wise Man's Fear follows on from the authors incredible debut "The Name of the Wind" which is currently one of the most memorable, most enjoyable fantasy novels I have ever read - I seriously recommend you read that first.

Picking up where the last novel finished we once again follow the journey of the legendary Kvothe Kingkiller - the mightiest magician of his age, through exile, political intrigue, courtship, adventure, love and of course magic.

I have been ...

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reviewed on Wednesday 06 July 2011

The Name of the Wind

by Patrick Rothfuss

The Name of the Wind is the first volume in the Kingkiller Chronicles and tells the story of the notorious wizard Kvothe. After gaining his reputation at a very young age with included being expelled from university younger than most who are allowed in, talking to gods and writing songs, he dissapeared.

Kvothe's dissapearence only heightened his legendary status and increased the rumors until the Chronicler managed to track him down in a backwater Inn.

After much p...

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reviewed on Friday 12 March 2010